May 22, 2020 | Birthday, Cards, January-June 2020 Mini Catalog |
Do you have friends that enjoy golf? I do! And as a golfer myself, I hear from friends how difficult it is to find golf themed birthday cards especially for females. Today’s project is a female golfer birthday card that was made for a friend’s recent birthday. In the current Mini Catalog from Stampin’ Up!, the Country Club Suite offers a selection of products perfect for creating golf themed cards and projects for both the male and female golfer. Father’s Day will soon be here and I’ll be using the set for a special golf themed card for my husband. The card below features the Country Club Designer Series Paper and the Absolutely Argyle 3D Embossing Folder. Act quickly though, the Country Club Suite is retiring and the last day to order products from the suite is June 2 or while supplies last.
Card Details:
- Crushed Curry Cardstock 4-1/4″ x 11″; score at 5-1/2″ to create card base. Place card front into the Absolutely Argyle 3D Embossing Folder (will be available in the new Annual Catalog) and texture emboss.
- Country Club Designer Series Paper: background layer 3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″. NOTE: do not attach to card base yet.
- Country Club Designer Series Paper: select golfer image from paper and cut with a Layering Circles Die.
- Color the golfer image. For the female golfer on the card, the following Stampin’ Blends Markers are used: Ivory (skin), Light Balmy Blue (skirt), Light & Dark Old Olive (trees) Color Lifter (trees), Soft Suede (tree trunks)
- To emphasize the image, Seaside Spray Classic Ink is lightly sponged behind the golfer and trees.
- Sponge a small amount of Garden Green Classic Ink along line of the tree bases to mimic grass.
- Add the golfer circle to the Country Club Designer Series Paper layer so that the right edge overhangs the designer series paper. Turn over and cut the overhanging piece. Refer to card photo noting the right side of circle is cut. Now attach to the card base using a strong adhesive.
- Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Clubhouse Stamp Set using the Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Ink Pad onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock. Cut with coordinating die from the Golf Club Dies. TIP: order the Clubhouse Bundle which includes the stamp set and the dies – you’ll save 10%.
- Next, attach the sentiment to a strip of Garden Green cardstock with Snail adhesive.
- Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, add the sentiment to the card and embellish with small Basic Rhinestone Jewels.
The Country Club Suite will definitely get lots of use in my craft room!
Just a reminder:
Be sure to check the Last-Chance Products list to order products in the Country Club Suite and then you’ll be ready for making a variety of golf themed projects. The final day to order the last-chance products is June 2 or while supplies last.
Thank you for stopping by and happy crafting! 
Project Materials: (click on link to order)
The Host Code for May is R929JEAV. Please use Host Code only if your order is less than $150. If your order exceeds $150, you will receive the host rewards! Prior to completing your order, you will have the opportunity to enter the code into the blank space labeled Host Code. Thank you!
May 20, 2020 | Birthday, Birthday, Cards, Designer Series Paper, January-June 2020 Mini Catalog |
Do you need to make a birthday card for a youngster? If so, the Bonanza Buddies Bundle is perfect for creating a fun, cheerful card. In addition to the bundle’s stamp set and coordinating dies, the Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper features party animals and prints for celebrating. Even better, some of the images can be cut out using the Bonanza Dies. Note: the Birthday Bonanza Suite of products is retiring and only available through June 2 or while supplies last. I’ll be keeping this fun bundle and have ordered extra designer series paper to use on cards for youngsters in age and youngsters at heart!
And carry the fun to the card interior…
Card Materials:
- Card Base Daffodil Delight Cardstock: 4-1/4″ x 11″, score at 5-1/2″ and fold
- Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper
- Layer 1: 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Coordinating pattern for tag: 3-1/2″ x 2-1/4″
- Coordinating pattern for pennant: 1-1/2″ x 4″
- Scrap for hat
- Strip for interior: 3/4″ x 4″
- Select an animal image from the Designer Series Paper
- Whisper White cardstock:
- 4″ x 5-1/4″ for interior
- 1-1/2″ x 2-1/4″ for sentiment
- Bonanza Dies
- So Sentimental Bundle (So Sentimental Stamp Set and Stitched So Sweetly Dies)
- Itty Bitty Birthdays Stamp Set
- Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
- Grapefruit Grove Grosgrain Ribbon: 4″
- Assorted Pompoms
- Adhesive
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Mini Glue Dots
Card Directions & Assembly:
- Attach the Layer 1 Designer Series Paper (DSP) to the Daffodil Delight card base.
- Using the tag die from the Bonanza Dies cut a tag from the coordinating pattern DSP. Also, use the pennant die and the party hat die to cut the shapes from the DSP.
- Cut the animal selected from the DSP with the coordinating die from the Bonanza Dies.
- Stamp sentiment from the So Sentimental Stamp Set onto Whisper White cardstock and cut with the coordinating Stitched So Sweetly Die.
- Assemble tag:
- Thread the Grapefruit Grove Grosgrain Ribbon through the tag top. TIP: add a mini glue dot to the back of the ribbon to hold it in place
- Add sentiment to the tag (refer to photo for placement)
- Attach party hat to top of animal. Use a mini glue dot to add a pompom to the top of the hat.
- Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to add the animal to the tag.
- Add the completed tag to the center of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- For the card interior, add the pennant across the top and the DSP strip on bottom of the Whisper White cardstock.
- If desired, stamp “Happy Birthday” on the interior panel. Sentiment is from Itty Bitty Birthdays Stamp Set.
Don’t you just love it when dies and designer series paper images coordinate? It makes card creating so easy!
Just a reminder:
Be sure to check the Last-Chance Products list to order the Bonanza Buddies Bundle and coordinating Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper before the products retire. Even better, order the entire Birthday Bonanza Suit Bundle and you’ll receive additional products that coordinate. The final day to order the last-chance products is June 2 or while supplies last.
Thank you for stopping by today and happy crafting!
Project Materials: (click on link to order)
The Host Code for May is R929JEAV. Please use Host Code only if your order is less than $150. If your order exceeds $150, you will receive the host rewards! Prior to completing your order, you will have the opportunity to enter the code into the blank space labeled Host Code. Thank you!
May 18, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Cards, Ornate Garden Suite, Scrappy Strip, Technique, Uncategorized |
Have you seen the Scrappy Strip card technique? It’s a fun technique and is a great way to use scraps of cardstock or designer series paper. The amazing Bruno Bertucci (husband of Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, Kylie Bertucci) shared the technique on Kylie’s You Tube Channel. So naturally, I decided to try the technique and selected the Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper for the card. If you recall from a previous post, the paper is part of the Ornate Garden Suite Early Release. Since it’s an early release, it’s available to order until May 31 and then will be available again on June 3 when the new Annual Catalog “goes live.” In addition to using the designer series paper, I included strips of cardstock. Look closely and you’ll see that the cardstock strips are texture embossed using the Ornate Garden 3D Embossing Folder. Notice how it adds extra dimension.
Card Materials:
- Card Base: Terracotta Tile cardstock (5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score at 4-1/4″ and fold)
- Layer 1: Early Espresso cardstock (5-1/4″ x 4″)
- Layer 2 and base for strips: Early Espresso cardstock (5″ x 3-3/4″)
- Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper (select 2 patterns) approximate sizes: 5-1/2″ x 6″ and 5-1/2″ x 4″
- Terracotta Tile (5-1/2″ x 3″)
- Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder
- So Sentimental Stamp Set
- Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Stitched Shapes Dies (use the 2nd largest Oval Die)
- Terracotta Tile Ribbon – 8″ to wrap around card panel and additional to tie a small bow (from Ornate Garden Combo Ribbon)
- Whisper White cardstock: 2-1/4″ x 3″ for sentiment, 5-1/4″ x 4″ for interior
- Multipurpose Liquid Glue
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
Card Directions & Assembly:
- Use the Ornate Floral 3D embossing folder to texture emboss the 5-1/3″ x 3″ piece of Terracotta Tile cardstock.
- A total of 9 strips will be needed for the card – 7 strips from the Ornate Garden Specialty DSP (6 for front of card, 1 for the interior) and 2 strips from the Terracotta Tile cardstock. (For this card, 4 strips were cut from one pattern and the remaining from the coordinating pattern of DSP.) To cut strips, angle your paper on cutter and cut strip – flip paper and repeat until you have enough strips. NOTE: an exact measurement isn’t needed and you can cut strips as wide or as narrow as wanted. The key is to cut at an angle.
- Attach the first strip to the 5″ x 3-3/4″ Early Espresso cardstock layer. When attaching, line up the first angled piece with the edge of the card.
- Add remaining strips to the card, spacing evenly across the panel front.
- Flip the scrappy strip layer over and trim the overhanging pieces evenly with the Early Espresso cardstock.
- Attach the Scrappy Strip panel to the 5-1/4″ x 4″ Early Espresso cardstock layer.
- Wrap the 8″ piece of Terracotta Tile ribbon around the panel. Attach the panel to the Terracotta Tile card base using a strong adhesive.
- Stamp the sentiment onto the 2-1/4″ x 3″ piece of Whisper White cardstock using Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad and cut using the Stitched Shapes Oval Die.
- Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to add the sentiment to the card front and add a small bow to the side of the sentiment.
- Embellish the interior of the card with the extra scrappy strip.
Pull out those scraps of paper and try the Scrappy Strip Technique. It’s an addicting technique!
Just a reminder:
Be sure to check the Last-Chance Products list and grab your favorites. The final day to order the last-chance products is June 2 or while supplies last.
Thank you for stopping by today and happy crafting!
Project Materials: (click on link to order)
The Host Code for May is R929JEAV. Please use Host Code only if your order is less than $150. If your order exceeds $150, you will receive the host rewards! Prior to completing your order, you will have the opportunity to enter the code into the blank space labeled Host Code. Thank you!
May 15, 2020 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Bird Ballad, Cards, Designer Series Paper, Thank You, Uncategorized |
It’s that time in the Stampin’ Up! year when efforts to use retiring papers occurs. The 2020-2021 Annual Catalog release in on June 3 so it’s time to make room for new products. Today’s card features the retiring Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper. Sorry to see this paper go as it’s been one of my favorites. This card was one of the May class “to go” cards and highlights the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper. For details on creating this simple card but cheerful card, continue reading.
Card Materials:
- Base: Petal Pink 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score at 4-1/4″ and fold
- “retiring” Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper (DSP)
- Layer 1: Floral Design – 4″ x 5-1/4″
- Layer 2: Polka Dot Design – 3: x 4-1/4″
- Fussy cut a bird for the card from the DSP
- Whisper White cardstock: 2-3/4″ x 2-1/2″ for the label and 4″ x 5-1/4″ for the interior
- So Sentimental Bundle (So Sentimental Stamp Set & Stitched So Sweetly Dies)
- Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
- Embellishments:
- Mossy Meadow Linen Thread (from the Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack
- Frosted Flower Embellishments
- Snail Adhesive
- Mini Glue Dots
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
Card Directions & Assembly:
- Attach the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper, Layers 1 & 2, to the Petal Pink card base.
- Stamp the “Thank You” sentiment from the So Sentimental Stamp Set onto the 2-3/4″ x 2-1/2″ piece of Whisper White cardstock. After stamping, cut using the coordinating die from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.
- Add sentiment label to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals, then add the bird to the right side of the label. NOTE: You may need to add a Stampin’ Dimensional to the side of the bird that overhangs the label.
- With the Old Olive Baker’s Twine, tie a double string bow. Attach to the sentiment label using a mini glue dot.
- Add a frosted flower as a final embellishment.
Be sure to check the Last-Chance Products list and grab your favorites. The final day to order the last-chance products is June 2 or while supplies last. Take note: the Bird Ballad DSP, Magnolia Ribbon Combo and Frosted Flower Embellishments are discounted!!!
Thank you for stopping by today and happy crafting!
Project Materials: (click on link to order)
The Host Code for May is R929JEAV. Please use Host Code only if your order is less than $150. If your order exceeds $150, you will receive the host rewards! Prior to completing your order, you will have the opportunity to enter the code into the blank space labeled Host Code. Thank you!
May 11, 2020 | 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Cards, Floral, Ornate Garden Suite, Stampin' Blends |
Happy Monday! Today I am sharing an Ornate Style floral bouquet featuring the large floral spray from the Ornate Style Cling Stamp Set. This stamp set is one of the products in the Ornate Garden Suite Early Release. The floral image begs to be colored with markers or using watercolor techniques. For today’s card, Stampin’ Blends Markers are used.
Card Details:
- Create card base using Rococo Rose (5-1/2″ x 11″, score at 4-1/4″ and fold).
- For second layer, cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock (5-1/4″ x 4″) and texture emboss using the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder. Attach to card base with strong adhesive.
- Stamp the sentiment, Thinking of You, in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto a 1/2″ x 4″ strip of Whisper White cardstock. The sentiment is from the Colorful Seasons Stamp Set. Next, layer the sentiment piece onto a 4″ x 3/4″ strip of Rococo Rose cardstock. Set aside to add to card after adding the floral piece.
- Using Tuxedo Black Memento ink, stamp the large floral onto a 4″ x 4-1/4″ piece of Whisper White cardstock.
- With paper snips, fussy cut the floral spray leaving a small border (approximately 1/8″). Color around the border and outline of flowers using the Smoky Slate Light Stampin’ Blends Marker.
- Color the flowers and leaves using the following Stampin’ Blends Markers: Rococo Rose Light & Dark, Daffodil Delight Light, Balmy Blue Light & Dark, Old Olive Light & Dark
- Attach the floral to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals, then add the sentiment piece using a strong adhesive.
- Using the Smoky Slate Light Stampin’ Marker to color a piece of Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon. Tie into a small bow and add to sentiment using a Mini Glue Dot.
- To complete the card front, embellish the small flower centers with Basic Rhinestone Jewels.
And, don’t forget to embellish the card interior!
Coloring with the Stampin’ Blends Markers takes me back to being a child and coloring with crayons. There’s something therapeutic about coloring!
The Ornate Style Stamp Set and the entire Ornate Garden Suite is full of wonderful crafting products. Take advantage of the Early Release and have fun coloring and creating beautiful projects. Links for the Ornate Style stamp set, the bundle and the Ornate Garden Suite are under the Project Materials section.
Thank you for stopping by today and happy crafting!
Project Materials: (click on link to order)
The Host Code for May is R929JEAV. Please use Host Code only if your order is less than $150. If your order exceeds $150, you will receive the host rewards! Prior to completing your order, you will have the opportunity to enter the code into the blank space labeled Host Code. Thank you!
May 6, 2020 | 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Cards, Designer Series Paper, Fun Folds, Magnolia Lane Suite, Mother's Day, Stampin' Up!, Uncategorized |
Check out this beautiful Diamond Easel Card! Before being required to shelter-in-place, our community craft club held its monthly meeting. At the meeting a member of the Playtime with Paper team, Beneta, led the class in making the card design. I choose a Mother’s Day sentiment and will be sending the card to my mother. For our cards, the Good Morning Magnolia Bundle and coordinating Magnolia Lane Designer Series paper combine to create this beautiful fancy fun fold card.
For full details on creating a Diamond Easel Card be sure to check out Susan Levasseur’s post at this link: www.wownolacreations.com. In addition to products and sizes required for the card, Susan has a step-by-step video you can follow. Note: Stampin’ Blends can be used in place of the watercolor pencils and Stampin’ Write Markers.
Making the Diamond Easel Card was a huge success at the craft club meeting. A big “Thank You” to Beneta for leading the club in creating the card!
I can’t wait to try making the card again using another of the Stampin’ Up! bundles and coordinating papers. Be sure to notice that the Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper is discounted on the Last-Chance Product List. It is available while supplies last or thru June 2. Grab it before it’s gone!
Thank you for stopping by today and happy crafting!
Project Materials: (click on link to order)
The Host Code for May is R929JEAV. Please use Host Code only if your order is less than $150. If your order exceeds $150, you will receive the host rewards! Prior to completing your order, you will have the opportunity to enter the code into the blank space labeled Host Code. Thank you!
